Venezuela: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Venezuela

Venezuela is a country in South America. Its capital is Caracas. It covers about 916,445 km² (353,841 sq mi). The official language is Spanish. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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Venezuela at a glance

Official name
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Capital
Caracas
Region
South America (Americas)
Area
916,445 km² (353,841 sq mi)
Official language
Spanish
Currency
Venezuelan bolívar soberano (Bs.S.)
People
Venezuelan
Calling code
+58
Internet domain
.ve
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.

Venezuela is in South America, part of the Americas region.

Venezuela uses the Venezuelan bolívar soberano (Bs.S.).

The official language of Venezuela is Spanish.

Venezuela borders Brazil, Colombia and Guyana.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).